| Description |
1 online resource (88 pages) : illustrations, maps |
| Contents |
1. War and revolution in Europe 1789-1814 -- 2. Aims of the great powers at the Congress of Vienna -- 3. The territorial settlement -- 4. The congress system -- 5. Breakdown of the settlement 1830-1914 |
| Summary |
In 1814-1815, after the French revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars, the leaders of the most important countries in Europe gathered together to redraw the frontiers of their continent. The Congress of Vienna explores the attempt by Britain, Russia, Austria and Prussia to agree Europe's new frontiers after almost twenty years of continuous fighting against France and analyses how successful the Congress was. The Congress of Vienna offers a readable introduction to this difficult topic, providing a background to the negotiations, a summary of the agreements reached and assessm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| SUBJECT |
Congress of Vienna (1814-1815)
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Congress of Vienna fast |
| Subject |
Napoleonic Wars, 1800-1815 -- Influence
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Napoleonic Wars, 1800-1815 -- Treaties
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Influence (Literary, artistic, etc.)
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| Genre/Form |
Treaties
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| LC no. |
98011040 |
| ISBN |
9780203021293 |
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0203021290 |
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9781134680511 |
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1134680511 |
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9781134680467 |
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1134680465 |
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9781134680504 |
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1134680503 |
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9780415179935 |
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0415179939 |
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9780415179942 |
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0415179947 |
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